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Eurocodes

The Eurocodes are seen as leading the way in structural codes as
their flexibility means that they can be employed not just within Europe, but
internationally. Several countries outside Europe have already committed to
adopting Eurocodes.

The Eurocodes primary objectives are:

Provide common design criteria and methods of meeting necessary
requirements for mechanical resistance, stability and resistance to fire,
including aspects of durability and economy

Provide a common understanding regarding the design of
structures between owners, operators and users, designers, contractors and
manufacturers of construction products

Facilitate the marketing and use of structural components and
kits in EU Members States

Facilitate the marketing and use of materials and constituent
products, the properties of which enter into design calculations

Be a common basis for research and development, in the
construction industry

Allow the preparation of common design aids and software

Increase the competitiveness of the European civil engineering
firms, contractors, designers and product manufacturers in their global
activities.

Over 30% of the construction sector are already using
Eurocodes (BSI survey, June 2009).

There are 10 Eurocodes made up of 58 parts that will be adopted in
all EU Member States. They replace existing British Standards which were
withdrawn on 31 March 2010 when full implementation of the Eurocodes took
place.